(The Center Square) – Washington voters cast their ballots in 10 U.S. House races on Tuesday, with the balance of power in Congress potentially depending on key battlegrounds in the state’s 3rd and 4th Congressional Districts.
Early returns have begun to shape the political landscape across the state, highlighting a mix of incumbents defending their seats and open races to replace outgoing officials.
Both parties have focused efforts on Washington’s 3rd Congressional District, where Democratic incumbent Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez faces a challenge from Republican state Senate Minority Leader John Braun. Republicans have focused on the district as a pickup opportunity, citing Gluesenkamp Perez’s stance on the state’s income tax as a vulnerability.
The following results were as of 8:30 p.m. Tuesday night.
Gluesenkamp Perez is leading Braun with a count of 142,298 (55.04%) to 114,028 (44.10%).
Find more coverage of the District 3 race here.
In Washington’s 4th Congressional District, voters are selecting a replacement for retiring Rep. Dan Newhouse. Republican Amanda McKinney emerged from the primary field to face Democrat John Duresky in the general election. The district has traditionally been a conservative stronghold, though the open seat has seen increased attention this election cycle.
McKinney is leading Duresky with a count of 74,133 (54.13%) to 62,569 (45.68%).
Around the state
In the 1st Congressional District: Democrat Suzan DelBene is leading Republican Mary Silva with a count of 128,234 (67.95%) to 59,950 (31.77%).
In the 2nd Congressional District: Democrat Rick Larsen is leading Republican Edwin H. Feller with a count of 159,891 (67.91%) to 74,732 (31.74%).
In the 5th Congressional District: Republican Michael Baumgartner is leading Democrat Carmela Conroy with a count of 92,433 (50.09%) to 91,482 (49.58%).
In the 6th Congressional District: Democrat Emily Randall is leading Republican Teresa Fox with a count of 153,397 (64.68%) to 83,371 (35.15%).
In the 7th Congressional District: Democrat Pramila Jayapal is leading Republican Nirav Sheth with a count of 177,700 (87.47%) to 24,654 (12.14%).
In the 8th Congressional District: Democrat Kim Schrier is leading Republican Spencer Meline with a count of 125,927 (57.50%) to 92,610 (42.29%).
In the 9th Congressional District: Democrat Adam Smith is leading Republican Doug Basler with a count of 105,825 (75.12%) to 34,118 (24.22%).
In the 10th Congressional District: Democrat Marilyn Strickland is leading Republican Chris D. Chung with a count of 106,481 (64.37%) to 57,982 (35.05%).
Vote totals will continue to be released by the Secretary of State over the coming days, with official certification to follow.